Evan Vucci/AP The Biden Pentagon on Thursday defended its recently-established policy to use American taxpayer money to pay for troops’ travel and accommodations when seeking abortions, in response to Republican arguments that it violates the Hyde Amendment. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin argued during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing that the policy, which was put
Pentagon ‘Not Currently Pursuing’ Back Pay for Troops Discharged over Vaccine Mandate
March 13, 2023 by
The Pentagon said Tuesday it is not pursuing back pay for service members who were discharged from the military for not complying with the Biden administration’s vaccine mandate for the military. “Right now, we are not currently pursuing back-pay to service members who were dismissed for refusing to take the COVID vaccination,” Pentagon Press Secretary
Exclusive: Chip Roy Introduces Bill to Eliminate Chief Diversity Officers and Advisors at the Pentagon
March 10, 2023 by
Exclusive: Chip Roy Introduces Bill to Eliminate Chief Diversity Officers and Advisors at the Pentagon Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) has introduced a bill that would eliminate the positions of Chief Diversity Officer and Senior Advisor for Diversity and Inclusion at the Pentagon or any other similar position, Breitbart News can exclusively reveal.
Pentagon: Another Chinese Spy Balloon Flying over Latin America
March 10, 2023 by
The Pentagon on Friday evening announced that another Chinese spy balloon had been identified and is flying over Latin America. “We are seeing reports of a balloon transiting Latin America. We now assess it is another Chinese surveillance balloon,” Pentagon spokesperson Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder said. New: Pentagon says another Chinese spy balloon is currently
Fall of Ukrainian city of Bakhmut would not mean a strategic win for Russia: Pentagon
March 6, 2023 by
The fight for Bakhmut has been raging for months but, according to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, a Russian victory over the Donetsk city would not prove all that strategically advantageous for Moscow. “I think it is more of a symbolic value than it is strategic and operational value,” Austin told reporters from Jordan Monday. […]
Pentagon Chief Downplays Chances of Military Victory for Ukraine
March 3, 2023 by
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has downplayed the chances of a military victory for Ukraine, saying the war would likely end with negotiations. In an interview with CNN taped on Thursday, Austin was asked, “Do you still ultimately think Ukraine can win this?” Austin did not say “yes,” but instead said, “Ukraine’s goal is to take
Pentagon: Leaders Will Look into Making COVID-19 Vaccine Mandatory if Approved by FDA
July 7, 2021 by
The Pentagon said Tuesday the department’s leaders will look into making COVID-19 vaccines mandatory once they are approved by the Food and Drug Administration. “Should the FDA approve it then I am certain Pentagon leadership will take a look at what our options are going forward, including the potential options of making it mandatory. But…
Biden Administration Official: Pentagon Is Working ‘Quite Hard’ to Define Extremism
June 17, 2021 by
The Defense Department does not yet have a definition of what “extremism” is but is working “quite hard” to define it, according to senior Biden administration officials this week. The Biden administration on Tuesday unveiled a 32-page summary of its national strategy for countering domestic terrorism, broadly outlining some things the government would do, including the…
Pentagon Defends Diversity and Inclusion Efforts: ‘No Apologies Whatsoever’
June 2, 2021 by
The Pentagon on Tuesday defended the department’s diversity and inclusion efforts rolled out during the Biden administration, characterizing it as a matter of defending the nation. Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby said during a press briefing Tuesday that what the department is “really focused on” is defending the nation. “That means putting in place the…
FNC’s Carlson: Pentagon Is Prioritizing Purging Space Force Ranks over Possible Unknown Space Threat
May 20, 2021 by
Monday, FNC host Tucker Carlson opened his program questioning the military’s response to the unknown space threats reported in various media outlets in recent days, noting the dismissal of Lt. Col. Matthew Lohmeier.Lohmeier was removed from his post as commander of 11th Space Warning Squadron at Buckley Air Force Base, CO, after discussing his new book…
Pentagon Chief Believes Military Leaders Should Make Diversity a ‘Personal Commitment’
May 6, 2021 by
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is “concerned” about the lack of diversity among the senior ranks of the military and believes leaders should make a concerted effort to change it, Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby said Wednesday. “He’s certainly concerned about the diversity at the senior levels of the department. And this is not just senior…
Tucker Carlson Mocks Pentagon: ‘If The Woke Generals Treat Us Like They’ve Treated The Taliban, We’ll Be Fine’
March 15, 2021 by
March 12, 2021 11:26 PM ET Fox News host and Daily Caller co-founder Tucker Carlson hit back at the “woke generals” Friday after receiving criticism for his comments on President Joe Biden’s changes to the U.S. military. During his broadcast of “Tucker Carlson Tonight,” Carlson took a few moments to talk about his experience being…
Joe Biden Nominates Three Former Obama Administration Officials to Serve in Top Pentagon Positions
December 31, 2020 by
President-elect Joe Biden on Wednesday announced he has nominated three former senior Obama administration officials for top positions at the Pentagon, prompting praise from the foreign policy establishment. “Today, President-elect Joe Biden announced his nomination of Dr. Kathleen Hicks as the Deputy Secretary of Defense and Dr. Colin Kahl as Under Secretary of Defense for Policy,”…
Pentagon Fires Back at Joe Biden: ‘DOD Has Been Completely Transparent’
December 31, 2020 by
The Pentagon responded to President-elect Joe Biden’s accusations that its leadership has been obstructing the transition process and has not been transparent with budget planning. Biden said during remarks Monday that his transition team at the Pentagon has “encountered obstruction” from the political leadership and that it needed “full visibility into the budget planning process…
Biden’s Pentagon Pick Lloyd Austin Was Accused Of Downplaying ISIS Threat
December 10, 2020 by
President-elect Joe Biden’s pick to lead the Department of Defense reportedly predicted in 2014 that ISIS, the Islamic terror group, would be a “flash in the pan.” Retired Gen. Lloyd Austin, who Biden announced as his Pentagon choice Tuesday, was also accused of portraying a “rosier” picture of the U.S. fight against ISIS. Austin vehemently…
Pentagon Refutes Report Claiming Chief of Staff Kash Patel Is Blocking Biden Team from Accessing DOD Officials
December 8, 2020 by
The Pentagon over the weekend shot down an NBC News report that claimed Defense Secretary Chief of Staff Kash Patel has been blocking the Biden transition team from requested access to Pentagon officials and documents. NBC News reported Friday that Patel was “blocking some career officials and experts from giving information about key defense issues to…
Pentagon preparing to open schools on military bases worldwide this fall, virtual option also available
July 22, 2020 by
The Pentagon says it’s preparing to open schools on U.S. military bases worldwide this fall for students in grades K-12 as long as the risk of transmission of the novel coronavirus in the surrounding area remains “limited” or “moderate,” according to newly released guidance.”To the maximum extent possible… schools will operate brick and mortar schools on…
BREAKING: Packages Laced With Ricin Sent To The Pentagon.
October 3, 2018 by
We have reports that two packages laced with ricin were sent to the Pentagon. They did not get inside the building, however, as the package facility is in a separate building. The Washington Exmainer reports that the FBI is taking lead on the investigation. Blessedly no one has been injured or fallen ill: Two suspicious […]
Pentagon withdraws $300M in funding to Pakistan’s military.
September 3, 2018 by
Sept. 2 (UPI) — The U.S. Department of Defense suspended $300 milllion in military funding to Pakistan, citing the country’s failure to suppress militant groups. Pentagon spokesman Koné Faulkner said Saturday that the agency suspend the funding to the Coalition Support Fund, which reimburses Pakistan’s military for fighting against terrorists. “Due to a lack of […]
Pentagon Investigating Chinese Research Partnerships With U.S. Universities
June 22, 2018 by
The Defense Department is investigating research partnerships between Chinese companies and American universities amid threats of spying and technology theft on behalf of Beijing’s government, a senior official said Thursday. Michael Griffin, the undersecretary of defense for research and engineering, said the concern is particularly pressing at U.S. campuses that both have ties with Chinese […]
The Pentagon Is Worried About Accidentally Killing Russian Troops During A Syria Attack
April 12, 2018 by
As Pentagon planners ready a possible military response to a suspected poison gas attack in Syria, one danger has sparked special concern — whether U.S. airstrikes may inadvertently kill Russian soldiers in Syria and escalate the regional war into a confrontation between Washington and Moscow. The chances of a potential clash would increase if President […]
Pentagon: Russia May Have Directly Participated in Syrian Chemical Weapons Attack
April 8, 2017 by
A stunning update on Friday afternoon from the Associated Press said the Pentagon is investigating possible Russian participation in the Syrian regime’s chemical weapons attack. These officials also supported the dire suspicion that nearby hospitals were attacked to cover up evidence of the WMD deployment: The officials say Russia has failed to control the Syrian government’s use […]
China STOLE a Drone From the U.S., and the Pentagon Wants It Back
December 17, 2016 by
Image via Shutterstock, two engineers launch an undersea drone. On Thursday, a Chinese ship took an American underwater drone in international waters. The Pentagon made an official declaration about the theft and demanded the drone’s immediate return on Friday. “We call upon China to return our UUV immediately, and to comply with all of its obligations […]
Allen West: LEAKED PENTAGON MEMO… Disturbing!
September 7, 2016 by
This memo reflects such a depraved state of mind and existence that it’s unconscionable to believe this is happening in our America. I’ve often wondered what would happen if Barack Obama saw the real enemies of the State as he does his political opposition. If that were the case, we’d certainly have a more stable […]
Local Law Enforcement Collecting Thousands of Iris Scans for FBI, Pentagon
July 17, 2016 by
Details of a new FBI program to collect iris scans reveals how state and local police are assisting the federal law enforcement agency to spread the dragnet of national government surveillance wider and wider. As part of its “pilot program” — which was floated by the FBI as a simple test of technology — the […]
Family Group Accuses Obama Admin of Fighting ‘Culture Wars’ Instead of Real Wars After Pentagon Lifts Transgender Ban
July 2, 2016 by
On Thursday, the Pentagon announced it is allowing those identify as transgender to openly serve in the U.S. military. The conservative Family Research Council, always critical of the Obama administration’s social justice agenda, which they believe places political correctness over citizens’ safety, responded strongly to the Pentagon’s latest initiative. Here’s FRC President Tony Perkins in his […]
BREAKING: Pentagon Lifts Ban On Transgender Military Service
June 30, 2016 by
The Pentagon has ended its longtime ban on transgender persons serving in the military. Now, people who identify as something other than the gender they were assigned at birth are eligible to serve in the military. The new policy goes into place immediately. BREAKING: Transgender service members will now be able to serve openly in […]
Pentagon Has Been Preparing For Mass Civil Breakdown
June 2, 2016 by
A US Department of Defense (DoD) research programme is funding universities to model the dynamics, risks and tipping points for large-scale civil unrest across the world, under the supervision of various US military agencies. The multi-million dollar programme is designed to develop immediate and long-term “warfighter-relevant insights” for senior officials and decision makers in “the […]
Obama’s Pentagon Sends Shock Letter to Gowdy… Benghazi Families in Disbelief
May 5, 2016 by
President Barack Obama’s Pentagon recently sent a letter to the House Select Committee on Benghazi, essentially telling it to slow down its investigation into the deadly 2012 terrorist attack while chastising it for not having all of its requests for information squared away, according to The Washington Examiner. “The department has spent millions of dollars […]
SPECIAL REPORT: PENTAGON WORRIED ABOUT THE MASSIVE RUSSIAN AND CHINESE MILITARY BUILDUP – PART 4 OF 4
May 4, 2016 by
The Gathering Threat from China and Russia to our National Security The Pentagon is concerned with China’s restructuring the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) and its Imperialism in the East and South China Seas The Chinese dictator Xi Jinping is planning to revamp the armed forces into a smaller, more lethal force capable of projecting power […]